RandyW Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Lung Cancer Risk Reduced with Phytoestrogens diet higher in plant-derived compounds known as phytoestrogens is linked with a lower lung cancer risk, according to a study. A diet higher in plant-derived compounds known as phytoestrogens is linked with a lower lung cancer risk, according to a new study by University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Phytoestrogens are plant-derived nonsteroidal compounds found in soy products, grains, carrots, spinach, broccoli, and other fruits and vegetables, according to background information in the article. They have weak estrogen-like activity. The three main classes of phytoestrogens are isoflavones, lignans, and cumestrans. A fourth group of plant-derived steroidal compounds believed to have estrogenic properties are the phytosterols. Phytoestrogens have been shown to have a protective effect against some solid tumors, but there has been little epidemiologic research focused on dietary intake of phytoestrogens and lung cancer risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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